2025 HCPCS code J7030
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Drugs Administered by Injection Feed
Infusion, normal saline solution, 1000 cc
Medical necessity for normal saline infusion must be supported by documentation of a clinical condition requiring fluid replacement or maintenance.
The provider is responsible for preparing and administering the infusion, monitoring the patient during the infusion, and documenting the procedure.
In simple words: This code is used for billing 1 liter of salt water (saline) given through an IV.
This code represents 1000 cc of sterile normal saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride in water) for intravenous infusion.
Example 1: A patient undergoing a surgical procedure requires intravenous hydration with normal saline., A patient experiencing dehydration due to illness receives normal saline infusion to restore fluid balance., A patient receiving intravenous medications needs a normal saline flush to keep the IV line open.
Medical record documentation should include the reason for the infusion, the amount of saline infused, the rate of infusion, the patient's response to the infusion, and any complications.
- Revenue Code: 0270
- Specialties:Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Office, Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Facility